I have XM+S 130's, which are the previous tire to the Alpine. I love them and will buy Alpines when they wear out. I'm on my 4th winter with them and they are only half worn too. My co-worker went through a set of Blizzaks in 3 winters. Not enough bang-for-the-buck if you ask me.
96LX/24V/ATX/Midnight Red/A4 repeaters/SVT exhaust/KKM/65mm throttlebody/SVTsprings and ST200 struts/SE rockers and BAT spoiler/BAT 19mm swaybar/urethane bushings/Kenwood 7 speaker syst./E1 SVT brakes w Powerslot rotors/9005 lowbeams/885 fogs/50% tint/Michelin XM+S 130's for winter/E1's with gForces for summer...and now "New Paint!!"
87 Renault GTA convertible/2.0l/mtx/Sony sound/otherwise stock
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